-
First Two Months in Review
We have now been in Haiti for about two months, so I thought I’d just give you a quick update on how we’re doing and settling in to our new life here. As we’ve stated, everything is so different and there’s so much to learn – new culture, language, people, ways of doing just about…
-
You Gotta Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive…
Life is full of ups and downs as you all know. I, myself, tend to dwell on the downs, getting easily discouraged and focusing on obstacles rather than opportunities. Being in Haiti has magnified this problem, as there are so many challenges and daily struggles. Everything here is so much more complicated and takes five…
-
Haiti Protest in My Neighborhood
When I think of protesting, I think of doing it for a major cause. Maybe like the march on Washington for jobs and freedom where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Maybe a more local protest like what happened earlier this year with the teacher’s in Wisconsin. In Haiti, I…
-
Is it Worth It?
Yesterday was the sickest I (Ryan) have felt in many years. I woke up in the morning with a massive stomach ache. Then almost right away I proceeded to jettisoning the chunky cargo. During the next four hours I hurled another few times. Stayed in bed with my stomach turning. Then the rest of the…
-
New Friends
I wanted to thank all of you who have been praying for our time here in Haiti. Especially those of you who have been praying specifically for us to make new friends and build relationships. It seems as though your prayers are being answered. Meet Charlotte. She has been quite shy until last night. But…
-
Daily Activities in Haiti
Just about every aspect of life in Haiti is different and more complicated than at home. I thought I’d share with you a few activities of daily life here to help you get a feel for the culture. Electricity – In Haiti there is city power, but someone (nobody really knows who) decides when to…
-
Feed My Starving Children
Food straight from the Feed My Starving Children factory in Minnesota! This could be the most nutritious meal they will have during the week. I had recently volunteered with a group from PTC to pack food at Feed My Starving Children. I enjoyed seeing the other end where the food is delivered. You will notice…
-
Our New Schedule at the Guesthouse
Our new schedule at the guesthouse: 5:45 – Wake up to get breakfast ready for the guests. You can’t drink the tap water or use it to brush your teeth, so you have to remember to get yourself some chlorinated water for these things. 6:30 – Guests start coming down for breakfast. They usually want…
-
Haiti: One Way Flight
Well, well, well… this is going to be interesting! Tropical hurricane Emily about to sweep over Haiti and Florida. Right about the time we are in Florida. To be honest, I am not worried… should I be? What a strange feeling having your life in suitcases. It is going to look so funny hauling our…
-
Medical Insurance
Never really needed to spend much thought on health insurance… UNTIL NOW… *whimper*. You really get accustom to the company paying for most of the insurance. While working all I needed to do was pick the type of deductible. Now searching for health insurance and plans, I realize, there are millions of different options! There are…